Rohit Sharma Delivers A Message Ahead Of His 100th T20 International

The second T20 international between India and Bangladesh in Rajkot is Rohit Sharma’s 100th T20I game for India. Ahead of the match on Thursday, the stand-in-skipper expressed his gratitude by thanking his fans and BCCI. Further, Sharma quoted that he never thought he would get to play that many fixtures for India.

The 32-year old will become the second Indian cricketer after Harmanpreet Kaur to reach the milestone. The BCCI posted a video of Rohit Sharma in which he remembered his journey and acknowledged BCCI for giving him plenty of opportunities. India will look to level the series in Rajkot after losing the first game in Delhi.

Firstly, the Mumbai batsman extended his thankfulness to the BCCI for all the chances that he had. He further said that he faced a lot of ups and downs early in his career. However, the experiences have shaped it well enough that he is proud and happy to know that he will play his 100th game for India in the shortest format.

.@ImRo45 is all set to play his 100th T20I tonight. Watch the Hitman share his thoughts on his memorable journey so far – by @28anand #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/niSC8Gg0ZQ

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 7, 2019

“Firstly, I never thought I will play so many games. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have got in the past. It’s been a long journey since I made my debut…lots of ups and downs. I have understood my game through the experience that I have had. Yes, I am very happy with where I stand right now getting to know that I will be playing my 100th game for India. Very proud moment.” the Hitman said as quoted by TimesNow.

When asked about which one he would rate as his best knock in T20Is, Rohit responded saying that all the innings that he plays for the Indian team are his favourite. However, he rated the ones in winning causes a step ahead.

“I can’t rate any of my knock like that because all four knocks were important. The first one was an important one being the first one, although we lost that game. But the other three came in winning causes so those three were important. I have never been a fan of rating my knocks. I love all my knocks.” he added further.

The Hitman had a special message for his fans by stating that their support has enabled him to play some of the memorable knocks and hopes to keep doing that going forward.

“Without their support, it wouldn’t be possible or rather it wouldn’t be easier. Their support means a lot and I hope it continues to shower upon me till the time I play. I look forward to many more memorable knocks in future as well,” he concluded.